In business, as in life, uncertainty can result in unexpected disruptions that have an outsized ripple effects. That’s why agility in business operations, paired with a focus on strategic planning, is not just a competitive advantage; it’s a necessity. The tragic collapse of the Francis...
The evolution of the CFO role reflects the changing landscape of the business world. From strategic planning and investing in technological innovation, to ensuring effective risk management in light of the shifting macro backdrop, today’s CFOs, once primarily tasked with bookkeeping and financial reporting, are...
The operations of today’s businesses have transformed over the past few decades. While this evolution reflects broader changes in the business landscape driven by technological advancements, globalization and an increasingly complex regulatory environment, it is also reflected in the changing nature of the roles and...
No longer confined to the back office, today’s CFOs are pivotal figures in their organizations. Gone are the days when CFOs were merely guardians of the balance sheet. In today’s environment, they increasingly wear multiple hats, acting as strategic advisers, risk managers, and leaders in...
If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. While the origins of that allegedly African proverb appear to be shrouded in uncertainty, the applications of its message have never been more important for the future of today’s...
If you don’t know what’s coming, you can’t prepare for it. And, as the old adage goes, a failure to prepare is preparing to fail. That’s why, as the CFO landscape continues to shift, there are five key themes that financial leaders need to know:...
Today’s CFOs are tasked with a threefold agenda: maintaining differentiation, attracting strategic partners and managing capital. And with annual budget season in the recent rearview mirror, the importance of focusing on initiatives that create the most value is top of mind for finance teams. “What’s...
The responsibilities of the CFO have never looked more different or driven more impact. That’s because, at a high level, most business roadmaps tend to be a function of their macro operating environment — and given the challenges of today’s landscape, CFOs are playing a...
The secret of change isn’t in fighting the old, it’s in building the new. That’s an idiom that rings particularly true for the chief financial officer seat. “Over the last three to five years, I’ve come to really appreciate the saying, ‘The more things change,...
